New Hampshire
Register your business in New Hampshire and navigate state tax requirements easily.
New Hampshire New Business Registration Guide
State Tax Agencies
Types of Tax
- State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax
New Hampshire Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax
The New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES) agency administers the state’s unemployment insurance tax. Employers must register with NHES once wages are paid. Registration cannot be completed more than 30 days in advance of the first date of employment.
Registration Steps
1. Register for a New Hampshire Employer Account Number
- Go to the NHES Employer Status Report portal
- Review the information required to register
- Click Next to proceed through the application
- Agree to the electronic transaction terms and complete remaining registration steps
- Upon completion, a Determination of Liability and your NH Employer Account Number will be mailed within 7–10 days
- You will also receive a registration code via mail. This code is required for Check to e-file and submit returns on your behalf
2. Create a Username and Password
- Go to the NHUIS Employer Portal
- Click Register to create an employer account
- Enter employer information and contact details
- Create a username, password, and set up security questions
- Submit your registration to access your NHES employer portal
Third-party Administrator (TPA) Access
Provide the registration code that was mailed along with your NH Employer Account Number
Next Steps
Update your account with your New Hampshire Employer Account Number. This number is required for all NHES interactions to ensure your payroll account is accurate.
If you have questions during the registration process, please contact NHES at 603-223-6100 or refer to their employer registration tutorial.
Note
New Hampshire does not impose a state income tax on payroll.
This guide does not contain legal or tax advice. If legal or tax advice is required, an attorney, CPA, or tax adviser should be consulted.
Last updated on March 31, 2022